Kobe Bryant said Brandon Roy is one of those rare players, and he meant it in a good way.

The Lakers' star guard has watched Roy's game over the years and has seen how it has evolved. Bryant said Roy possesses a multi-faceted game not seen very often in the league.

"He has all the skills. He’s very well-rounded _ he has the long ball, the midrange (shot) and he can post-up," Bryant said. "You normally don’t see that, especially from players nowadays. You’re either one or the other."

Critics have complained that Roy's deliberate style can be counter-productive. Those folks say that Roy's reluctance to run hurts the Blazers' ability to produce fast break points.

Bryant isn't a member of that club.

"He plays at a great pace. He doesn’t let guys rush him," Bryant said. "In that sense his game is mature beyond his years.